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22 Things You Need To Know Before Turning 22

Make sure you know these things!

Bailey Beauchamp

Aug 27, 2019

Florida State University

22 Things You Need To Know Before Turning 22

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You're 22. That's the age where pretty much the entire world agrees you're an official adult. You've graduated high school, probably graduated from college or are close. You've loved and you've lost. You've experienced a lot of life and probably learned a lot. Make sure you've learned these other things before your 22nd birthday.

1. How to give intentional compliments.

You need to know how to make others feel special and loved! This will help in both your work and professional life.

2. The importance of tipping.

Can't afford the tip? Don't go out to eat. These people work hard to make sure you have a positive dining experience.

3. Don't be afraid to sing in the shower or dance in the rain.

Be yourself and don't be afraid to do what makes you happy.

4. Treat the janitor the same way you would treat the CEO.

Everyone deserves to be treated with equal respect.

5. Don't forget to hug your parents goodbye.

Be appreciative of everything they've done for you. Also, be understanding of them; they are watching their kid turn into an adult and it can be a very emotional time.

6. Don't ever stop saying "please" and "thank you."

Never stop treating others with respect!

7. Always take time to pet the dog or smell the roses.

Life is about the little pleasures. Take time to indulge and you'll be so much happier.

8. Have a good, firm handshake.

9. Don't take anything too personally.

Too many friendships have been ruined over small things. Don't let the little things make you too upset!

10. Forgive as much as possible.

Life is too short to hold grudges.

11. The importance of watching the sunrise/sunset every once in a while.

It's truly calming and makes you more aware of the beauty in the everyday.

12. Remember people's birthdays.

Remembering someone's birthday can make them feel so special and forgetting it can make someone feel so insignificant.

13. Don't forget to celebrate the small victories.

Yes, of course the big things are important! But, the small things are still worth celebrating.

14. Know how to sew a button.

If your shirt has a little tear or pants need a new button, it's much cheaper and much easier to fix it yourself.

15. Know how to iron.

16. Know the importance of wearing ironed clothes to work.

17. Know to take responsibility for your actions.

If you did it, then own up to it.

18. Know the importance of random acts of kindness.

Give what you can, when you can. Don't ever underestimate random acts of kindness.

19. It's important to take care of yourself!

Eat your vegetables and floss your teeth!

20. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.

If you think you're in the right, stand up for yourself.

21. Constantly be positive.

Life truly is what you make of it. Be positive about things and you'll be happier.

22. Always the hardest working one in the room.

Growing up my mom always told me:

"You're pretty, but you won't always be the prettiest one in the room, You're smart, but you won't always be the smartest one in the room. But, no matter what, you can always be the hardest working one in the room and that's what really matters."

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22 Things You Need To Know Before Turning 22

Make sure you know these things!

1. How to give intentional compliments.

2. The importance of tipping.

3. Don't be afraid to sing in the shower or dance in the rain.

4. Treat the janitor the same way you would treat the CEO.

5. Don't forget to hug your parents goodbye.

6. Don't ever stop saying "please" and "thank you."

7. Always take time to pet the dog or smell the roses.

8. Have a good, firm handshake.

9. Don't take anything too personally.

10. Forgive as much as possible.

11. The importance of watching the sunrise/sunset every once in a while.

12. Remember people's birthdays.

13. Don't forget to celebrate the small victories.

14. Know how to sew a button.

15. Know how to iron.

16. Know the importance of wearing ironed clothes to work.

17. Know to take responsibility for your actions.

18. Know the importance of random acts of kindness.

19. It's important to take care of yourself!

20. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.

21. Constantly be positive.

22. Always the hardest working one in the room.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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